I'm back everyone! Did you miss me? Thanks soooo much to all my
reviewers, you guys are great! But anyway, here is the second chapter to
An Unlikely Friendship. I really hope you like it! It's a bit shorter
than the first, but the third chapter WILL be out soon so don't get angry.
By the way PLEASE review when your done reading it only takes a second!
Enjoy!
RATING: R
DISCLAIMER: I don't own anything, and yes I'm very bitter about it. The plot is mine so don't touch, but maybe if you ask nicely.
WARNING: Slash later on and mature themes now so if you have something against solely male relationships or Harry Potter slicing himself up, please back away.
Chapter 2:
As the sun began to set on the day of July 31st, Sirius Black could be found sitting in the living room of Remus Lupin's cottage which was located in the middle of a vibrant, but isolated forest about three hours from the outskirts of London. Sirius had never been one for isolation, when he was younger he was quite the people person and would often tell how he found the silence to be disturbing. Of course, it could have come from being left alone with his thoughts for far too long, but that remained to be seen. Now, however, even though he still enjoyed company, 12 years in Azkaban and 2 years on the run from the Ministry of Magic had cured him of the particular phobia called "alone time."
Remus on the other hand, who happened at that moment to be sitting across from Sirius curled up in an armchair reading, had always valued his privacy. The main reason being because of his lycanthropy(1) and for once , Sirius was grateful for his need of seclusion. The forest, although not fool proof, protected him from the prying eyes of the Ministry officials, made a boundary for Remus during his monthly transformations and would eventually act as a safe haven for Harry from Voldemort and the Durselys for a week.
Of course Harry hadn't actually said he was coming, but Sirius didn't have any doubts. Well.maybe a few. Harry didn't really seem himself this summer. Of course that was to be expected after the events at the end of the Triwizard Tournament last year but still, Sirius was worried. The letters were few and far between and didn't actually tell him anything, just that Harry was fine and working hard. So Sirius had gotten the idea of the visit thinking that if he could just get Harry down there, then everything would be all right. Since then, he had spent the better part of the summer after getting back from his spying mission in Whales with Remus, convincing Dumbledore to let Harry visit. Finally the Professor had agreed and here he was now, sitting on the edge of the couch, unconsciously gripping the cushion as he waited for his godson's reply practically twitching with impatience; much to Remus's great annoyance.
"Sirius would you please *calm* down? Harry'll come, stop worrying. Besides, your disturbing my reading." Sirius looked up to the slight frown on Remus's face as he held the old tome he was reading close to his chest and he couldn't help but grin.
"I'm soo sorry Moony dear," Sirius began with an over done self-admonishing tone. "I can't *believe* I was so heartless." Remus only glared. He might get angry, but he never rose to the bait. Sirius frowned.
"Oh come on Remus!" He pleaded. "You don't know how much this week with Harry means to me." Remus cocked his head to one side as if waiting for an explanation. Sirius sighed and continued.
"I'm his godfather Rem, and I don't know the first thing about him."
"Sirius, you know that's not your fault! Some things just couldn't be helped and-" But Sirius cut him off.
"No Moony just stop. I know its not my fault but that's not the point. I regret not being able to be with him, more now than ever. He's got so much on his shoulders and he doesn't even have a real family to support him. This weekend, for the first time he'll see how much he is truly loved and maybe we can both forget who's after us for awhile and finally get to know one another." Remus gave him a probing look before replying.
"Sirius, these last few years have been hard on all of us, Harry more than anyone else." He paused. "Although you *do* come in a close second with that whole locked away in Azkaban thing but I put Harry first cause, come on, the kid's entire life has been misreable. His parents were killed before he even got to know them, he was raised by those horrible muggles, spending years locked in a cupboard. He's #1 on Voldemort's most wanted list, last year he watched one of his friends die, and worst of all, he's got Snape as a teacher!" He finished his speech with a flourish. Sirius raised an eyebrow, his friend really was a nutcase. "Frankly Sirius, I'm surprised that the boy hasn't gone insane by now (little do they know huh?) but the thing is, he's incredibly strong. If he's made it this far in one piece, then there is no doubt in my mind that he'll over come any other obstacles that come his way. It'll all work out, just wait and see. And if there's anything I can do to help, just ask." His friend grinned at this.
"Now that you mention it, I've been thinking, and you *know* what happens when I do that. Well, last night I came to the conclusion that I should begin teaching Harry how to be a REAL marauder so of *course* were gonna need someone to practice on."
"Sirius-" Remus began in a warning tone, but whatever reply he had died on his lips as a snowy owl flew in through the open window and deposited a small letter on Sirius's lap before winging it over to Remus who began to pet it after giving it some water from a small glass. Sirius's eyes alight with excitement ripped open the letter.
"Dear Padfoot," It began. "I'm glad you and Remus are doing well. I am fine to just so you know, I've been keeping very busy with homework and such and have learned a surprisingly great deal. About your invitation, I'm very sorry but I just can't come to visit with you this summer. I still have an unbelievable amount of studying to do and I also think that we'd both be safer if I stayed here till school starts. Trust me, it'll be ok. I will see you soon and I'm truly very sorry."
Harry
Sirius's heart plummeted, as he stared at the paper in disbelief. He reread it at least three times before Remus noticed his quiet friend and glanced up, and was quite startled at the shocked expression on Sirius's face.
"Sirius what's wrong?" Remus asked urgently. Sirius looked Remus straight in the eyes before replying, his voice barley more than a whisper.
"He's not coming."
"What?! What do you mean he's not coming? Why not?!" Remus had lepted out of his chair shouting frantically. If Sirius hadn't been so confused and disappointed to say the least, he would have laughed at his friend. Remus very rarely raised his voice, much less shouted. In fact, the last time he'd heard Remus shout was after Sirius had pulled that particularly horrible, not to mention potentially deadly prank on Severus Snape back in 7th year.
But that incident didn't even begin to compare to this one Sirius thought taking in Remus's clenched fists, tightened jaw, and dangerously flashing amber eyes. Noticing that Remus was getting impatient, Sirius continued.
"Well, to cut right to the point, he has too much studying to do." Remus sat down. He was completely and utterly dumbfounded. Not about the fact that Harry was studying, although that in itself was quite a shock, but that he'd passed up a chance to visit his godfather to do it. A lengthy amount of time passed before either of them spoke again.
"Um, at least he's studying. And his letter IS longer than usual, of course that's not saying much." Sirius laughed bitterly at his own pathetic attempt to lighten the mood.
Remus glanced at his friend again. He looked so lost. It was then that Remus was reminded of the confession that Sirius had given earlier and so he began to think. //Harry would never do this. Sirius means too much to him, something has to be wrong// and he told Sirus just that.
"You really think so?" He knew he looked desperate.
"Yes, I really do. Siri, if everything were fine, he would never have turned you down. Your all he has left, you mean so much to him." Sirius flashed him a grin but it quickly disappeared and his eyes suddenly began to widen in realization.
"Rem, you don't think that those awful muggles have done something to him do you?"
"I honestly don't know, but I do think that we should go over there and check it out."
With two loud "POPS!" they had dissiperated and were now standing on the steps of #4 Privet Drive ringing the bell. The last of the stars had just appeared in the night sky when the door finally opened.
* * * TBC
(1)his ability to turn into a werewolf (well, I guess its not exactly an ability is it? But you get the picture.)
So what did you think? Review, Review, Review!!!! I also tried to add a bit of humor to lighten the mood up a bit so you all don't get too depressed but if it ruins the atmosphere or is just stupid tell me and I'll quit. Umm.the next chapter should be out in no more than a week cause I've already started on it and I should be updating at a steady flow cause I've got the next few chapters already in mind (thank goodness!) Once again thanks to all my reviewers I REALLY appreciate it and if anyone has any requests or ideas, I'm totally open to opinions. Well, see you later!
RATING: R
DISCLAIMER: I don't own anything, and yes I'm very bitter about it. The plot is mine so don't touch, but maybe if you ask nicely.
WARNING: Slash later on and mature themes now so if you have something against solely male relationships or Harry Potter slicing himself up, please back away.
Chapter 2:
As the sun began to set on the day of July 31st, Sirius Black could be found sitting in the living room of Remus Lupin's cottage which was located in the middle of a vibrant, but isolated forest about three hours from the outskirts of London. Sirius had never been one for isolation, when he was younger he was quite the people person and would often tell how he found the silence to be disturbing. Of course, it could have come from being left alone with his thoughts for far too long, but that remained to be seen. Now, however, even though he still enjoyed company, 12 years in Azkaban and 2 years on the run from the Ministry of Magic had cured him of the particular phobia called "alone time."
Remus on the other hand, who happened at that moment to be sitting across from Sirius curled up in an armchair reading, had always valued his privacy. The main reason being because of his lycanthropy(1) and for once , Sirius was grateful for his need of seclusion. The forest, although not fool proof, protected him from the prying eyes of the Ministry officials, made a boundary for Remus during his monthly transformations and would eventually act as a safe haven for Harry from Voldemort and the Durselys for a week.
Of course Harry hadn't actually said he was coming, but Sirius didn't have any doubts. Well.maybe a few. Harry didn't really seem himself this summer. Of course that was to be expected after the events at the end of the Triwizard Tournament last year but still, Sirius was worried. The letters were few and far between and didn't actually tell him anything, just that Harry was fine and working hard. So Sirius had gotten the idea of the visit thinking that if he could just get Harry down there, then everything would be all right. Since then, he had spent the better part of the summer after getting back from his spying mission in Whales with Remus, convincing Dumbledore to let Harry visit. Finally the Professor had agreed and here he was now, sitting on the edge of the couch, unconsciously gripping the cushion as he waited for his godson's reply practically twitching with impatience; much to Remus's great annoyance.
"Sirius would you please *calm* down? Harry'll come, stop worrying. Besides, your disturbing my reading." Sirius looked up to the slight frown on Remus's face as he held the old tome he was reading close to his chest and he couldn't help but grin.
"I'm soo sorry Moony dear," Sirius began with an over done self-admonishing tone. "I can't *believe* I was so heartless." Remus only glared. He might get angry, but he never rose to the bait. Sirius frowned.
"Oh come on Remus!" He pleaded. "You don't know how much this week with Harry means to me." Remus cocked his head to one side as if waiting for an explanation. Sirius sighed and continued.
"I'm his godfather Rem, and I don't know the first thing about him."
"Sirius, you know that's not your fault! Some things just couldn't be helped and-" But Sirius cut him off.
"No Moony just stop. I know its not my fault but that's not the point. I regret not being able to be with him, more now than ever. He's got so much on his shoulders and he doesn't even have a real family to support him. This weekend, for the first time he'll see how much he is truly loved and maybe we can both forget who's after us for awhile and finally get to know one another." Remus gave him a probing look before replying.
"Sirius, these last few years have been hard on all of us, Harry more than anyone else." He paused. "Although you *do* come in a close second with that whole locked away in Azkaban thing but I put Harry first cause, come on, the kid's entire life has been misreable. His parents were killed before he even got to know them, he was raised by those horrible muggles, spending years locked in a cupboard. He's #1 on Voldemort's most wanted list, last year he watched one of his friends die, and worst of all, he's got Snape as a teacher!" He finished his speech with a flourish. Sirius raised an eyebrow, his friend really was a nutcase. "Frankly Sirius, I'm surprised that the boy hasn't gone insane by now (little do they know huh?) but the thing is, he's incredibly strong. If he's made it this far in one piece, then there is no doubt in my mind that he'll over come any other obstacles that come his way. It'll all work out, just wait and see. And if there's anything I can do to help, just ask." His friend grinned at this.
"Now that you mention it, I've been thinking, and you *know* what happens when I do that. Well, last night I came to the conclusion that I should begin teaching Harry how to be a REAL marauder so of *course* were gonna need someone to practice on."
"Sirius-" Remus began in a warning tone, but whatever reply he had died on his lips as a snowy owl flew in through the open window and deposited a small letter on Sirius's lap before winging it over to Remus who began to pet it after giving it some water from a small glass. Sirius's eyes alight with excitement ripped open the letter.
"Dear Padfoot," It began. "I'm glad you and Remus are doing well. I am fine to just so you know, I've been keeping very busy with homework and such and have learned a surprisingly great deal. About your invitation, I'm very sorry but I just can't come to visit with you this summer. I still have an unbelievable amount of studying to do and I also think that we'd both be safer if I stayed here till school starts. Trust me, it'll be ok. I will see you soon and I'm truly very sorry."
Harry
Sirius's heart plummeted, as he stared at the paper in disbelief. He reread it at least three times before Remus noticed his quiet friend and glanced up, and was quite startled at the shocked expression on Sirius's face.
"Sirius what's wrong?" Remus asked urgently. Sirius looked Remus straight in the eyes before replying, his voice barley more than a whisper.
"He's not coming."
"What?! What do you mean he's not coming? Why not?!" Remus had lepted out of his chair shouting frantically. If Sirius hadn't been so confused and disappointed to say the least, he would have laughed at his friend. Remus very rarely raised his voice, much less shouted. In fact, the last time he'd heard Remus shout was after Sirius had pulled that particularly horrible, not to mention potentially deadly prank on Severus Snape back in 7th year.
But that incident didn't even begin to compare to this one Sirius thought taking in Remus's clenched fists, tightened jaw, and dangerously flashing amber eyes. Noticing that Remus was getting impatient, Sirius continued.
"Well, to cut right to the point, he has too much studying to do." Remus sat down. He was completely and utterly dumbfounded. Not about the fact that Harry was studying, although that in itself was quite a shock, but that he'd passed up a chance to visit his godfather to do it. A lengthy amount of time passed before either of them spoke again.
"Um, at least he's studying. And his letter IS longer than usual, of course that's not saying much." Sirius laughed bitterly at his own pathetic attempt to lighten the mood.
Remus glanced at his friend again. He looked so lost. It was then that Remus was reminded of the confession that Sirius had given earlier and so he began to think. //Harry would never do this. Sirius means too much to him, something has to be wrong// and he told Sirus just that.
"You really think so?" He knew he looked desperate.
"Yes, I really do. Siri, if everything were fine, he would never have turned you down. Your all he has left, you mean so much to him." Sirius flashed him a grin but it quickly disappeared and his eyes suddenly began to widen in realization.
"Rem, you don't think that those awful muggles have done something to him do you?"
"I honestly don't know, but I do think that we should go over there and check it out."
With two loud "POPS!" they had dissiperated and were now standing on the steps of #4 Privet Drive ringing the bell. The last of the stars had just appeared in the night sky when the door finally opened.
* * * TBC
(1)his ability to turn into a werewolf (well, I guess its not exactly an ability is it? But you get the picture.)
So what did you think? Review, Review, Review!!!! I also tried to add a bit of humor to lighten the mood up a bit so you all don't get too depressed but if it ruins the atmosphere or is just stupid tell me and I'll quit. Umm.the next chapter should be out in no more than a week cause I've already started on it and I should be updating at a steady flow cause I've got the next few chapters already in mind (thank goodness!) Once again thanks to all my reviewers I REALLY appreciate it and if anyone has any requests or ideas, I'm totally open to opinions. Well, see you later!